Dutch author Marieke Lucas Rijneveld has become one of the youngest writers because shortlisted for a Booker prize, after their debut novel made the final line-up for the International Booker.
i. Was to be shortlisted for a Booker Prize
ii. To be shortlisted for a Booker Prize
iii. To be shortlisted within a Booker Prize

Options

A. Only i
B. Only ii
C. Only iii
D. Both ii and iii

Answer

B

Explanation

“Because” is used to give reason or a cause. Hence, it cannot be used in this statement. Option i is incorrect because the statement is in present perfect tense and ‘was’ is not applicable here. In case of option iii, one can’t be chosen ‘within’ a prize. One can be chosen for a prize or nominated for a prize. Thus, the correct option is statement ii. The correct answer is option B.